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LEP servant droids, nicknamed assistant droids and rabbit droids, were used by Confederate officials and the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars. GeneralWhorm Loathsom and Nuvo Vindi were each known to possess one of these droids.

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The droids had a high voice and spoke in either an odd language, consisting of changing high and lower pitch, or in Basic. The model had ear-like attachments on the head that could be used to hold a hologram transmission projector. They were also known to use their hands to dust off seats that their master was about to sit on. One of their common tasks was to fetch refreshments. Others were used as waiters, or for carrying luggage.

Much like certain protocol droid models, assistant droids seemed to have somewhat cowardly personalities, due to their self-preservation programming. They would often attempt to run or hide during violent altercations. However, when backed into a corner they could turn violent if threatened. For instance, Nuvo Vindi's servant droid, LEP-86C8, lashed out at Padmé Amidala while securing a virus bomb. More proof assistant droids have self-preservation programming is that during the battle of Christophosis, Loathsom's servant would prefer to ride in the inside of Loathsom's tank instead of the exposed commander's hatch in the tank.

However, it was possible to modify the droid to make it more aggressive and allow it to fulfill a bodyguard role. This involved upgrading the shell to make the droid sturdier and installing a blaster pistol.[3]

The LEP-Series was originally designed for childcare and was well received. Unfortunately, a design flaw in the locking storage on the droid caused children to become trapped and this greatly damaged the company's image. They then changed their approach and marketed the droid as a servant droid, a role which it also excelled in.[3] The droids were built on the manufacturing world Teagan along with PK-series worker droids during the Clone Wars.[4]

In LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars, the LEP Servant Droid is featured as playable character, although it is incapable of doing anything useful. This is likely because the character was only added for novelty purposes.